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Elizabeth Callaghan Obituary
CALLAGHAN ELIZABETH REIDY CALLAGHAN On Saturday, October 24, 2009 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of Adm. William M. Callaghan, Jr.; mother of William Callaghan, III, Chad Callaghan and A. Carey Callaghan; sister of Jean McLoone, Kathy Kapusta and Edward Reidy. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Quesada St. and Western Ave., N.W., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Arrangements by DeVOL.
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for Elizabeth Callaghan
Ron Haymore
November 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Douglas Madison
November 7, 2009
My condolences to you Admiral, for your loss. When you are part of the Bennington family, your loss is ours, also. My prayers for you and your entire family at this time.
Doug Madison
Petty Officer 3rd Class
USS Bennington CVS20
1961-1964
Joseph Pires
November 6, 2009
Dear Admiral Callagahan,
On behalf of the entire membership of the USS Bennington Association, please accept our belated condolences on the loss of your wife, Elizabeth.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Fraternally yours,
Joseph L. Pires
USS Bennington Historian
23 Rebecca Lane
Osterville, Massachusetts 02655
October 30, 2009
Dear Bill and family,
Peggy Davis just called me and told
me about Betty, I'm so sorry. Bet she
and my Joe are up there catching up on
all the latest gossip. She was such a
good and fun person and I know you will miss her terribly.
I'm still at the beach, that's why I
wasn't at the funeral. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
Love and prayers,
Peggy Corbley
October 28, 2009
We will miss Mrs. Callaghan.
We will miss her smile and we will miss her laugh, and look forward to one day hearing it again.
Admiral Callaghan, Trip, Chad and Carey,
We are thinking of you and our prayers are with all of your families.
Allie, Grace, Chase, Josh & Ellie Williams
Richard Acheson
October 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lee Williams
October 25, 2009
Mrs. Callaghan was one of my Mother's closest friends and one of my family's best friends. She had a heart of gold and was so kind to everyone. It was always a pleasure being invited to the Callaghans because their home was filled with so much love and you knew Betty would welcome you with open arms, share her entertaining stories and spread her laugh throughout the party. Mrs. Callaghan was a true Washingtonian and a dedicated Admiral's wife. She loved Bill, Trip, Chad and Cary and all of her grandchildren, family and friends. A true lady and a wonderful person. My love to all the Callaghans and Betty's family. I will think of her often and remember the great times we had with her.
Love,
Lee Williams
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